Obituaries

Paula Jean Pestana

Paula Jean Pestana

Mont Vernon, NH – After living a long and fulfilling life, Paula Jean Pestana passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 8th, 2026 at the age of 90.

Paula was born on May 13 …

Robin Nolan

Robin Nolan

New ipswich, NH – It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robin Nolan of New Ipswich, who fell asleep in death peacefully on May 17, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on N …

Lucille McDonald

Lucille "Lucy" McDonald

Dublin, NH – Lucille McDonald, of Dublin, NH, who passed on March 14, 2026, will be laid to rest on Friday, June 12th, 2026. Those wishing to join the family in procession to the ce …

Janet Smith DiBlasi

Janet Smith DiBlasi

Peterborough, NH – Janet Smith DiBlasi, 93 of Peterborough, NH, passed away peacefully at RiverMead. She was born in Brooklyn, NY, on October 21, 1932, the daughter of Arnold and Elizabeth (Groth …

Shirley Ann Despres

Shirley Ann Despres

Peterborough, NH – On May 23, 2026, Shirley Ann Despres passed away peacefully with her family at her side. Shirley was born the second eldest child to Emile and Margaret (Murphy) LaSalle on Augu …

Arthur L. Hixson 93

Arthur L. Hixson

Hancock, NH – Arthur L. Hixson, age 93, a longtime resident of Hancock, NH, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026, in his home surrounded by his loving family.

Arthur was born on May 19, …

Robert E. Knight Sr.

Robert E. Knight, Sr.

Rindge, NH – Robert E. Knight Sr., 82, a Lifelong Rindge resident passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, following a period of declinin …

Raymond K. Somero

Raymond K. Somero

New Ipswich, NH – Raymond Kenneth Somero, 94, of New Ipswich, NH died Sunday, May 10, 2026, at St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua, NH after a brief illness.

He was born in New Ipswich, NH on …

Guy Benjamin

Guy Benjamin

Sharon, NH – Guy Kenneth Benjamin

March 4, 1957 – May 14, 2026

On a rainy New Hampshire morning, with birdsong drifting through the windows of a crooked old house and his dog …

Lucille G. Desrosiers

Lucille G. Desrosiers

New Ipswich, NH – Lucille G. Desrosiers of New Ipswich, NH passed peacefully in her home with her family by her side, on April 23, 2026, at the age of 89. She was born on October 20, 1936, in W …

John Linke Lewis

John Linke "Jack" Lewis

Peterborough, NH – John Linke "Jack" Lewis, 81, of Peterborough, NH, passed away peacefully at Elliot Hospital in Manchester on May 8, 2026 after a courageous battle with …

Martha Gilroy

Martha Gilroy

Jaffrey, NH – Martha Wastcoat Lloyd Gilroy passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on April 28th 2026. She was born on January 11, 1947 in Quincy, MA to Josephine E. Lloyd and Clinton P. Lloyd. S …

Douglas F. Gilroy

Douglas F. Gilroy

Keene, NH – Douglas F. Gilroy passed away peacefully on April 21, 2026, at his home in Keene, NH at the age of 78. He was the middle son of F. Lloyd and Elsie Gilroy (Barnet) from Kittery Point, ME …

James R. Kowalsky Sr.

James R. Kowalsky, Sr.

Fitzwilliam, NH – James R. Kowalsky, Sr., age 80, longtime resident of Fitzwilliam, NH, passed away on Friday, May 1st, 2026, in the comfort of his home, with his family by his side.

Annalise Novy

Annalise Novy

New Ipswich, NH – Annalise "Anna" (Hundegger) Novy, 92, of New Ipswich, NH, was reunited with family in Heaven after a period of declining health on Friday, April 24, 2026. She was born March …

Gary C. Moorman

Gary C. Moorman

New Ipswich, NH – Gary Moorman, 81, from New Ipswich, died peacefully at home on April 19, 2026, after a long illness. He is survived by his wife, Karen, and his four children, Peter Moorman, Timothy …

Stephen MacDonald

Stephen MacDonald

Antrim, NH – Steve MacDonald passed away April 7, 2026 surrounded by his wife, children and grandson after a 16 year battle with Parkinson's Disease. He faced every challenge this disease gave …

Deborah A. Hanson

Deborah A. Hanson

Peterborough, NH – Deborah A. Hanson, 68, of Peterborough, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully at Massachusetts General Hospital on May 4, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born …

Bruce C. Russell

Bruce C. Russell

Greenfield, NH – Bruce Cutter Russell (well known as "Woody"), 85, of Greenfield, passed away peacefully at home on April 26, 2026 surrounded by the love of his immediate family. He was bo …

Mildred Catharine Pell

Mibs C. Pell

Peterborough, NH – Mibs Pell frequently declared that she was never bored. A lifelong artist and art-lover, she packed her 98 years with as much creativity as she could. She was extremely gifted in both …